Patient's question:
Hello. I noticed patches on my glans with different colors, and there is a white substance around the edge of the glans that won't wash off. Is this a sign of balanitis? If it is balanitis, could you please tell me how to relieve the inflammation?Doctor's answer:
Circumcision balanitis is mainly caused by pain, redness, and discomfort in the glans and foreskin, primarily due to excessive foreskin leading to the accumulation of dirt. When symptoms subside, we generally use a dehumidifying, anti-swelling, and pain-relieving wash to rinse, followed by applying erythromycin ointment externally. Then, we use the Chinese herbal decoction of Sophora flavescens externally to rinse, which can more quickly and thoroughly eliminate the symptoms. Wishing you a speedy recovery. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the recurrence. If left untreated, it can affect overall health. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life, avoiding prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.